You are dispatched to a residence for a child with breathing difficulty. It is 11:30 PM and the temperature outside is 30°F (-1°C). When you arrive at the scene, you find the child, a 3-year-old boy, sitting on his mother's lap. The child's mother tells you that other than a recent runny nose and low-grade fever, her son is healthy. You note that the child has a high-pitched, harsh cough and noisy breathing. You should:

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that in this situation you should suspect that the child is suffering from croup, keep the mother and child calm, and arrange for prompt transport. This is a type of respiratory infection in which the individual experiences swelling inside the trachea causing difficulty breathing, as well as having a fever and cough. This infection can be life threatening to younger children.